Horse Lameness (not A Powerpage) Flashcards
1
Q
Low ringbone
A
Arthritis of distal interphalangeal (coffin) joint
2
Q
High ringbone
A
Arthritis of the proximal interphalangeal (pastern) joint
3
Q
Sidebones
A
Ossification of the collateral cartilage of P3
4
Q
Navicular syndrome
A
Affects heel
5
Q
Osselets
A
Inflammation of periosteum of the third metacarpal bone and fetlock joint
6
Q
Splints
A
Periostitis of the interosseous ligament between the third and second metacarpal bone.
Will be sensitive to palpation of the third medicarpal bone. Will see see periostitis and new bone formation along the second metacarpal bone
7
Q
Thoroughpin
A
Effusion of the tarsal sheath (sheath of the deep digital flexor)
